Job Title: Principal Estimating Manager (Senior Level) Employment

Location: Various - Birmingham Two to Three Days a week on site

Duration: 6-12 Months Weekly

Hours: 40 Hourly

Qualifications: Background in Quantity Surveying, Engineering, or Cost Management

Responsibilities:

Oversee resource allocation and personnel management for developing Cost Estimates for intricate projects.
Ensure alignment of Cost Management practices with Risk Management strategies, incorporating necessary contingency plans within budget constraints.
Conduct thorough reviews of Cost Estimates, employing industry benchmarks and norms to scrutinize proposals.
Establish and monitor Cost baselines, with a keen focus on corrective measures and Earned Value Management techniques.
Execute complex estimates, crafting supporting documentation such as methodologies, basis documents, and risk assessments.
Collaborate cross-functionally, particularly with BIM data utilization, and coordinate technical matters with other project functions.
Communicate cost-related insights to drive cost-efficient design decisions.
Utilize industry best practices, including benchmarking databases, for estimating and related Controls services.

Requirements:

Membership in professional associations such as RICS, ACostE, or ICES, coupled with relevant degree or equivalent experience.
Chartered Status or actively pursuing such accreditation.
Extensive experience in high-value, complex construction or infrastructure Estimating projects.
Proven leadership in managing Estimating teams and facilitating stakeholder communication.
Proficiency in scoping work and developing initial Cost Estimates.
Ability to convert estimates into budgets and effectively manage risk, opportunity, and uncertainty.
Aptitude for analyzing external factors like inflation and market trends.
Familiarity with regulations and industry standards impacting high-value estimates.
Understanding of cost drivers and their impact on project lifecycle costs.
Track record of managing team performance in complex project environments.

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